As part of The Bakery Atlanta's Knot on the Needle group exhibition, Kimani Johnson will host a Quilt Block-making workshop at The Supermarket on Wednesday, May 6th, from 7-9pm.
About the Workshop:
Before sewing machines, quilting was slow on purpose. People sat together, passed fabric between their hands, and let the work hold the conversation.
This workshop is an invitation back into that. We will hand-piece a quilt block together, start to finish, no machines required. You will leave with something finished and something felt. Bring your stories, your questions, or just yourself. The stitching will take care of the rest.
The Bakery Atlanta's quilt show*, Knot on the Needle,* will be on view Wednesday, May 6th - Sunday, April 17th, 2026, at The Supermarket (638 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30306).
About the Artist:
Kimani Johnson makes quilts that hold memory, pleasure, and protest at the same time. Their work is rooted in Southern Black and queer traditions of making, where softness has always been a form of power and beauty has always been a way to survive.
Find Us:
🚪The Supermarket’s main entrance is located at 638 N Highland Ave NE. The door is between Big Softie and Colette Bakeshop leading you down a hallway and a staircase. See a helpful map here and watch this reel on Instagram here!
🚪The secondary entrance is through a residential courtyard. Enter through the black metal gate on the side of the Otto's building from the parking lot (at N. Highland and Blue Ridge). Be quiet when leaving events this way after dark as this is a residential courtyard. Note this entrance has a few stairs.
♿ Need no stairs? We got you! Signage is in the works but, in the meantime, please call The Supermarket team to be escorted to the back entrance. (404) 458-1738.
🚗Nearby Parking and Prices:
- Limited Parking spots in front of The Shops at Otto's on N. Highland Ave. Must register with ParkMobile. Free for 1 hr before 6pm. Paid after 6pm. (Zone# 3241)
- Small lot beside Otto’s Apartment Hotel at N. Highland and Blue Ridge. Must register with ParkMobile. (Zone# 3240). Do not park in 'resident only' spots.
- Public lot at N. Highland and Ponce (behind and in front of Plaza Theatre). "Scan to Pay" signs. Mon-Sat: 7am-10pm. Free for 15 min. $5 for 1hr, +$1 for each added.
- Six story deck at 675 N. Highland Ave. $5-$6 for up to 2hr, +$1 for each hr added. $14 daily max.
